Medit
2024
Create simple meditation mobile app
Role
UI UX designer
Visual designer
Tools used
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
Duration
1 month
Final Design
What is Medit ?
Medit is a Mobile Application for a meditation and mindfulness application designed to help users achieve a relaxed state of mind through guided meditation, soothing audio and boadcasts. The app follows a minimalist and calming design to enhance user experience and engagement. Offer video and sorts versions of podcasts for a richer experience. Allow users to like, comment and share. Allow users to became a creator also.
Discover
1. Stakeholder Research
Here I conduct a meet with a stakeholders to know the expectations to align the design with the app's vision.
- Stakeholders want a user-friendly, calming app with a minimalist UI.
- The app should support both audio and video content for better engagement.
- Personalization is crucial (custom meditation plans, reminders, favorites).
- Monetization options should include free content.
2. User Research
Here I conduct a meet to understanding user needs, behaviors, and pain points related to meditation apps. User Interviews ( 10 Participants ) – Conducted to explore meditation habits, preferences, and challenges. Online Surveys ( 50 Respondents ) – Gathered quantitative data on meditation app usage.
- Users need free guided meditation and relaxing sounds.
- Many users struggle with finding relevant content and want better recommendations.
- Guided meditation & sleep-focused sessions are highly popular.
- Short-form mindfulness videos and podcasts are gaining traction.
- Users like progress tracking, streaks, and reminders to stay consistent.
3. Competitive Research
Analyzing existing meditation apps to identify gaps and opportunities.
Key Takeaways :
- A simplified navigation structure can improve the user experience.
- Competitor apps lack a strong podcast & shorts integration—an opportunity for differentiation.
- Personalization & habit tracking are major engagement drivers.
Define
1. Affinity diagram
2. Empathy mapping
3. User journey mapping
Alex, a 28-year-old marketing executive, struggles with stress and sleep issues. He wants a simple meditation app to build a mindfulness habit.
4. User persona
User needs and Problem statement
User needs
- Easy-to-use interface for quick meditation access.
- Guided sessions for stress relief, sleep, and focus.
- Short-form content like podcasts and relaxation videos.
- Offline mode to access sessions without the internet.
- Personalized recommendations based on user mood and activity.
- Progress tracking & streaks to build a consistent habit.
- Minimalist, distraction-free UI for a calming experience.
- Smart notifications & reminders to encourage regular use.
Problem statement
- Many users struggle to build a consistent meditation habit due to a lack of motivation.
- Existing meditation apps feel cluttered and overwhelming, making it hard to navigate.
- Users lack personalized recommendations, leading to difficulty in finding relevant content.
- Limited free content discourages beginners from engaging with meditation apps.
- Busy professionals need short-form meditation sessions but most apps focus on longer formats.
- Users often forget to meditate, requiring smart reminders and habit-tracking features.
- Sleep-deprived users need soothing sleep content, but current apps lack diversity.
- A lack of progress tracking and rewards reduces long-term engagement.
Ideate
Brainstorming
To develop the Medit Mobile App, I conducted a focused brainstorming session to generate ideas based on user needs and problems. My goal was to create a simple, engaging, and habit-forming meditation experience tailored to busy individuals. We explored features like long form and short-form content, smart reminders, and progress tracking to improve user retention. Key discussions revolved around balancing a calming UI with intuitive navigation.
Information Architecture
User flow
Wireframe & Prototype
I done a wireframe to visualize the initial architecture and done a prototype for confirm the flow of the user and application
Design Style
UI Design
Testing
To ensure a seamless user experience, conducted usability testing to evaluate the effectiveness, accessibility, and overall functionality of the Medit Mobile App. My testing process focused on identifying usability issues, gathering feedback, and refining the design for an improved user experience.
Testing Methods Used
Usability Testing :
Observed real users interact with the app to identify pain points.
A/B Testing :
Compared different UI layouts to determine the most user-friendly design.
Key Findings
- Some users felt overwhelmed by too many meditation options—simplified categories were introduced.
- Smart reminders helped increase meditation consistency, encouraging habit formation.
- Personalized recommendations improved engagement, making users feel guided.